We were in town to see a show, and a friend recommended this place. I was not excited after checking the Yelp page, but honestly, I enjoyed it! I got to try the dill pickle cheese curds, which were not bad, but really different than I expected. I had it with their house-made Ranch, which I always love to see. My entree was the chicken pot pie. It was savory and salty and really yum. Service was fine and normal, and I got the impression from the "vibes" that this is something of a tourist-y place and apparently, they can get pretty busy during peak times. We had no wait on a Sunday evening and the food came out hot and fresh. read more

Service was delightful. Our server was outgoing, polite and attentive. I had the chicken tetrazzini which was okay. The cream sauce was really heavy and the chicken was fair. The crispy cheese top was very tasty, however. It was good enough that I would go back, but only to try something else. The place is a haven of comfort food in a very relaxed, homey setting and I'd like to take a lap through the menu. I prefaced my entree with a very good French onion soup and a side salad with a delightful vinaigrette. And if you come to Grandma's, bring your appetite - the portion sizes are more than fair! read more

Grandma’s Saloon & Grill - Canal Park - Chicken Tetrazzini - American Near Me - Duluth, Minnesota

A friend who used to live in MN suggested we eat at Grandma's while visiting Duluth. It has a fun atmosphere with lots of old posters and signs hanging on all the walls. Our waitress was attentive to our needs. The Reuben sandwich was very good, the meat tender and tasty. I do wish they would add more sauerkraut, though. The fries are lightly battered and flavorful. The spaghetti and meatballs were good, but not in a meat sauce, as described in the menu. I tried the Duluth made Blackberry Basil seltzer and found it to be quite flavorful. I think I would have it over ice next time. read more

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For being at Grandma's on a Tuesday at 3:30 in the afternoon we still waited for 30 minutes to be seated. Our server got to us right away and took our order. I go there for one reason so I knew what I wanted. The Steak Cheese French Sandwich. Unfortunately because of the time of day (I think) were understaffed. The servers were really good, just overwhelmed the staff. 5 stars Management 4 stars the place was really busy. Food Always great. read more

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Food was meh. Over priced as he. The waiter asked my dad that had gotten his overpriced burger for 17$+ if he wanted change as my dad gave him a 100$ what has this world come to read more

Grandma's was such a good find. We had a large group of 12 that they were able to seat in about 20 minutes which was great. Service was also super great, especially for such a large group. A large food and beer menu, it was difficult to choose. I had the chicken and wild rice soup, which 10/10 would recommend. I also had the chicken pot pie, which was also so great. After dinner we went to the upstairs bar and they have such a cute patio where you can view the bridge go up and down. read more

Grandma’s Saloon & Grill - Canal Park - Grandma's Chicken Pot Pie - American Near Me - Duluth, Minnesota

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Oh man, that Chicken Tetrazzini with Wild Rice was the bomb!! The location of this place is great, despite the touristy surroundings. Good food and great service read more

Grandma’s Saloon & Grill - Canal Park - American Near Me - Duluth, Minnesota

Daughter and just had dinner here. She got the kids menu mac n cheese and LOVED it. I've been here a few time and got the chicken tetrazzini, best I've ever had here. Service very friendly and attentive. Great experience. read more

Grandma’s Saloon & Grill - Canal Park - Mac N Cheez - American Near Me - Duluth, Minnesota

We dined in on a Saturday evening with a large group. While we were waiting for our table, we browsed the front section of the establishment - you could play claw machines, browse and purchase various knick-knacks, or even buy some fudge. There is seating both indoors and outdoors. Our server did a good job taking care of us. I ordered the sesame salmon bowl, which was very delicious (although I thought the breadstick was an odd touch - the dish seems more cohesive without it). Overall, I enjoyed my meal here! read more

Grandma’s Saloon & Grill - Canal Park - Sesame Salmon Bowl - American Near Me - Duluth, Minnesota

We went to Grandmas today for a late lunch early dinner. We did have to wait about a half hour to get a seat. It seems to always be busy. We each got the famous Steak Cheese French sandwich. I got mine with a salad and my husband got the fries. It was very good and large. We probably should have split one but....oh well read more

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The chicken pot pie was extremely salty, and the salmon was over-seasoned as well. Aside from the food issues, the service was okay.

Came to Grandma's with a party of 12 and got sat within 20 minutes. Service was quick and handled our big group very well. My food was good but the chicken was a bit overdone. Overall a good experience but I would try another dish. read more

Grandma’s Saloon & Grill - Canal Park - Chicken Tetrazzini - American Near Me - Duluth, Minnesota

Grandma's is a Duluth institution, with a sizable menu, generous portion sizes, and prices to match. The inside decor is a throw back to the early advertising era with large metal signs hanging everywhere. It is comfortable and clean with a ton of seating areas. The service is great, we were seated promptly and our server was both lovely and present. The food is wonderful tasting comfort food that will stick to your ribs. The menu has plenty of options to please everyone as well. The prices are high but not incredibly crazy either. read more

Grandma’s Saloon & Grill - Canal Park - Steak Cheese French* ** - American Near Me - Duluth, Minnesota

On a Tuesday mid-afternoon, promptly seated in a clean & comfy booth. Such a welcoming place. Lots of antique stuff to look at. Keely waited on us, very nice, attentive lady. I had a hazy IPA , cup of Chicken with wild rice soup, golden onion rings and the beef & shrooms appetizer as my entree. PERFECTION. Just right, thx! read more

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Came around 6:00 and it was a super short wait! This restaurant was great and the service was amazing! The food was worth the slightly steep price-I had the salmon tariaki bowl and it was great! Lots of fun signs and decor too! For sure a must-stop if you are visiting Duluth because it is so iconic. read more

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We waited 20 minutes on a Thursday afternoon/evening for a table for two. The woman serving us seemed very rushed and took a while to come over. The food itself was subpar. The rice was very mushy and the vegetables seemed like they were frozen out out of a bag. The ambience is the coolest part because of where it's located, but unfortunately, the restaurant did not live up to the hype. Go if you must because it's historic, but plan to be disappointed. read more

Very touristy but fun and the food is pretty darn good. I had salmon in kind of an Asian sauce. Other orders included chicken tetrazini and steak. Everyone was satisfied and prices were ok. read more

Went with several friends and really enjoyed our time. Lots to look at in dining area/bar. Old signs, lights, mounts, etc. We all enjoyed our food- 3 of us did fish and chips. All good! One a walleye sandwich that was tasty and big! The drinks were not mixed well and we even sent one back that was completely wrong. Fries are great! As are the handmade candies in front! read more

Grandma’s Saloon & Grill - Canal Park - Fish & Chips - American Near Me - Duluth, Minnesota

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Grandmas saloon is very well-known. The food was quite underwhelming. We had the steak and shroom bites as an appetizer, and the steak was nicely cooked but over all the dish was so salty. After we stopped eating it I still couldn't get the saltiness out of my mouth. I had the cranberry turkey club with fries and a side salad. It was okay, definitely something you could just make at home. My bf had the French steak sandwich and there was so much cheese on it! Way too much cheese. The long islands, and bloody Mary's were INCREDIBLE! Our server was super cool too! He was very into his job and seemed to be playing a character to a point. The ambiance was also great! Definitely a place you could stay at for hours! We ended up staying for 2 hours giggling so much! I would definitely give this place a try! read more

I had been thousands of miles from Duluth in the desert for years, so wanted to eat here upon my return. Wonderful service at the bar suited me very well. Chicken Wild Rice salad with the exceptional fresh pineapple, cantaloupe and grapes along with the best wild rice toast I ever ate made me super happy and feel healthfully nourished. The atmosphere was very comforting because I have been homesick and used to come here often, so I was happy to be back in memorable surroundings. read more

Grandma’s Saloon & Grill - Canal Park - Wild Chicken Salad with fresh pineapple, cantaloupe and grapes. Very delicious wild rice toast - American Near Me - Duluth, Minnesota

Seems the quality of the food and the selection of Italian food is not the same as it used to be considering the prices. My wife had the grilled chicken dinner and the taste was bland. The fish and chips was good, just not great. It seems Grandmas is just about the name these days. The food quality and selection needs improve if they're going to charge the higher than average price. read more

We instantly got seated with a great view of the lake and bridge but the place we got seemed to vibrate witch we found was quite annoying. then we were greeted with friendly workers we got are drinks right away then soon after we ordered food I got the bridge burger with bacon I got it right away and it was really hot midway through devouring the crap out of this burger a loud obnoxious boat came and honked its horn really dissatisfied with that but the burger was still good besides the bottom bun witch was D tier. fries where mid ketchup was bad root beer was really good the cups where lame water was murky but otherwise a pretty solid place 3.5 stars read more

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This was my very first time patronizing this storied establishment, of which I had heard about for many years. My family and I found the food here to be of high quality, with prices to match. I would highly recommend a fresh water fish offered here: the walleye sandwich (battered/breaded and deep fried). I think that it's Canadian-raised. However, an initially surly attitude from the server put a damper on the mood. All in all, I would return here for the food. But, I would request another server. read more

Went here for a quick lunch. Was given a lovely table overlooking the waterway. Onion rings were very good as well as the pork hoagie. Service was also good. A bit touristy, but didn't mind that at all. Recommend. read more

Grandma’s Saloon & Grill - Canal Park - Pulled pork hoagie sandwich with onion rings and a nice view - American Near Me - Duluth, Minnesota

Fun atmosphere, delicious food and great service. I enjoyed the Wild Chicken Salad, a refreshing salad with fruits, wild rice, grilled chicken breast, and my boyfriend enjoyed the Alaskan Fish and Chips. Yummy! The original Grandma's Saloon & Grill is a definite must stop when in Duluth! Highly recommend! read more

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Our server, Genah seems nice. She is on top of things but not in the way of eating. Our food was the Roast beef at jux, called the Godfather and I had the bacon cheeseburger. The fries are top notch, there was no complaints about my burger or the sandwich. It's a lot of Americana on the walls like old Coca Cola signs and neon signs and things like that. It's not loud here despite all the people. I'm not sure they're not a little understaffed but that said it was enjoyable. read more

Grandma’s Saloon & Grill - Canal Park - American Near Me - Duluth, Minnesota

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What a great experience. Service was amazing and food spot on. Definitely on our list to go to again. We had a larger group, but that didn't bother the waiter. read more

Grandma's Saloon & Grill from what I understand is one of those local area staples. Generations of people in the Canal Park Area of either dined or worked at this establishment. And I'm sure there's some good stories to be told about this place, as you can tell it's been around for a very long time its unique decor on the inside. You can spend hours looking at everything on the walls and still find something new tucked away somewhere. The service was great. My server whose name i forgot was very helpful and attentive. And every now and then you could catch him chatting it up with his other tables and genuinely seemed like he was happy to be there. So atmosphere was amazing. The food is where they lost it for me. The Dill cheese curd bites were absolutely amazing, but the burger i got was far from tasty. The beef was very low quality in taste and texture. More seasoning wouldn't hurt and the fries were all very hard. Points for how fast the food came out, but those same points are lost because they probably could have slowed down to make a more quality product. I was with a group of 5 and nobody at the table was all too crazy about what they ordered either. Don't let this review keep you from visiting though. If i am ever in the area again, im not opposed to coming here especially because they can accommodate larger parties. read more

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Absolutely TERRIBLE 21.00-dollar sandwich special -7.00 STEAK CHEESE FRENCH SANDWICH was no steak just FAT ..........SERVICE WAS GOOD. FOOD POOR QUALITY. ALL 3 Specials were the same. must of been leftover steak for a special very disappointed read more

I loved this restaurant. It has so many things to look at you can get lost just looking around the place is pretty big too. The food is delicious. The beers are good. They had a really good sour beer. waitress was awesome and super quick with all of our orders and always made sure we were all set. I will definitely be coming back to grandma'ssaloon and grill read more

Grandma’s Saloon & Grill - Canal Park - Sour beer - American Near Me - Duluth, Minnesota

The food came out quickly. It is a welcoming environment with excellent customer service. The food is very filling and flavorful. One of the best steak bowls that I've had ever. Definitely a must do if you are in Minnesota. read more

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Being a regular here I was very disappointed to find that their burgers are now frozen patties and do not taste good at all. I should not be paying $20 for a frozen patty burger that does not come with lettuce or tomato originally. read more

I stopped at the front to get on the wait list for a table on the patio- by the bridge. I received my text and the host didn't see my name on the list. Showed her my message and all she said was "that doesn't do me any good". After a few minutes she brought me out after being told to, to a table not by the bridge. Asked someone else if I could move. No . Umm no thanks. I left. Terrible customer service read more

Open late and interesting vibe. Food is okay overall, large variety of food- you can definitely something there for everyone. Family friendly service. read more

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This is a nice casual spot with cheap drinks and yummy food! Most things are pretty standard for the area in terms of burger and fried fish, but the staff are nice and it's an easy go-to spot. read more

Took a trip up to Duluth, Minnesota. Just like everyone says the drive is amazing and I would definitely do it again. I stopped in Grandmas Saloon & Grill based on a few recommendations. Entering the restaurant it definitely gives me old diner vibes for sure. Especially with all the trinkets on the wall (see the stories). The eatery has plenty of space inside and out. Our waiter was amazing I wish I knew her name. Even with the old school diner vibes the restaurant does offer delicious food. Stop in and tell them I sent you. The Food. Steak Cheese French was everything! I battled between this, a Tricycle burger and Rose & Rueben, but the Steak Cheese French one. Filled with cheese and delicious grilled steak, this sandwich was everything. I am not big on a lot of cheese and bread so I found myself eating the meat alone. However, this meal was a total A+. The Drink. I've had many of Long Island teas but never one like this. This is a Peach Long Island. Very taste and very filling. It was five o'clock somewhere. #TheTravoodieLife #agirlandfood #foodie #foodielife #goodeats #travelfood #foodblogger #prayeattravel #worldfoodie #blackfoods #travoodie #blackfoodie #travelingfoodie #blackgirlswhoblog #travoodieeats ** Like, Share, & Follow Me @thetravoodie on IG, FB & TikTok DM or Email for Collab read more

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Very good chicken tenders and burgers but the pasta had A LOT of basil and made it spicy, service was really long to get our food. The waiters were awesome and were checking on us a lot and seeing if we needing anything, i am coming back read more

The food is the best in the city. I mean really good. The fries are good. The burgers are good. The fish is good. Anything and everything there is top of the line. The service was amazing Savannah and Lilly did a remarkable job serving people on the balcony and the way they both were so organized especially Lilly with her color coded pens aligned in her apron. And the ambiance was outstanding. The music they played was basically what my dad would play while I was growing up. All really great music. Plus it was his birthday a few days ago and he would of been 74 years old that day. I'd highly recommend this place. The service is always the best and they are smiling and asking if things are OK and are just really considerate. So I think it's a must go when you visit or if you live near by. Plus the jams and shirts and magnets and postcards and even chocolates are to die for. The gift shop there is always a treasure. Thanks to everyone who helped and the cooks who made the Fish and chips because it was superb. read more

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This is an iconic place in the Duluth area. And it was my very first time! The server was a polite young woman. We enjoyed our meal, chicken wild rice soup was such a comfort food. We moved from Minnesota to New Mexico 3 years ago and we missed wild rice soup for sure. The fried walleye was very good as well. The mango ginger beer Mocktail was also very good. I'd be happy to come again. read more

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Web site says they have a dog friendly patio. NOT TRUE! They have a table in the parking lot that you can sit with your dog. Dogs are not welcome on the patio. After 15 minutes of sitting at table, we had to go in and ask for waiter. Absolutely no lights at the parking lot table so we are in total darkness. read more